Episode 13 - Margaret's story

Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts ( Welfare Studies) and a Certificate of Somatic Psychotherapy. Margaret has worked in community justice, social welfare ,human rights advocacy, disability and health services, as a Tribunal Member on NSW and Qld disability Tribunals. During the past 10 years, Margaret continues to work as a Counsellor, Advanced Practitioner for Post Adoption Resource Centre in NSW, Australia.
Margaret learned for the first time of her adoption at age 40. This was a traumatic life event, leading Margaret to immerse herself in successful searches and reunion with biological family. Margaret is passionate and committed to working with all parties impacted by adoption , encouraging clients to develop and grow away from the “false self” created by adoption and to understand and educate themselves on the impact of adoption trauma.
Margaret enjoys time in nature, swimming, body surfing, reading, meditation, music, arts , time with family and friends, good food and good Prosecco. Here is her story.

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